Events will be held every Thursday this summer from June 27th through September 5th at Aquidneck Island’s iconic mansion lawns, sports fields and public parks, including The Elms, Fort Adams and Newport Polo Grounds.
Newport Folk alumn The Lone Bellow returns to Newport for a performance at The JPT in October.
“After much reflection and heartfelt deliberation, I have decided not to seek re-election for a fourth term as your Ward 1 Newport City Councilor.”
Pinnock has been endorsed by current Newport City Councilor for Ward 1 Angela (McCalla) Lima, who is not seeking re-election.
Steph received the endorsement of three-term Newport City Councilor Angela (McCalla) Lima who earlier today announced she’s not seeking re-election.
The heat dome is affecting a broad swath of the eastern half of the country, from roughly the Great Plains states up through Maine.
Citywide effort to identify and replace lead service lines
In a controversial move, the Town Council voted to increase taxes on rental properties and second homes, raising concerns about housing affordability and fairness.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips to keep themselves healthy and safe during extreme heat.
The highest-performing stock on the list returned +5.2% last week. Read on to see which companies made the list.
The ATP 250 Infosys Hall of Fame Open is set for July 14-21 on the grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Curated by jazz dance artists and scholars from across the U.S. and Canada, and in collaboration with acclaimed jazz musician Julius Rodriguez, this 3-day festival includes performances, workshops, and a public lecture.
Newport Police take three into custody.
The Brenton Hotel announces Rachael Burns’s promotion to assistant general manager. Burns has served as the hotel’s director of sales and marketing since its opening in 2020.
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Weather
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 5 am. Otherwise, it is partly cloudy, with a low of around 66. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Marine
Wednesday: SSW wind 9 to 13 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night: SW wind 9 to 11 kt. Patchy fog after 5 am. Seas 1 ft or less.
Water Temperature: 66°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 5:11 am | Sunset: 8:22 pm | 15 hours and 11 minutes of sun.
High tide at 6:24 am & 6:46 pm | Low tide at 12:13 am & 11:45 am
Moon: Waxing Gibbous. 11.8 days, 90% lighting.
Things To Do
11 am to 6 pm: Wednesday Flight Specials at Newport Vineyards
2 pm to 6 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Wednesday on Memorial Boulevard
5 pm to 8 pm: Taproot’s 6th Anniversary at Taproot Brewing at Newport Vineyards
6 pm to 8 pm: An Evening of Art and Light at Newport Art Museum
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Mystic Schooners at Cardines Field
Live Music & Entertainment
Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
Fifth Element: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Arthur The King at 4:30 pm, Ezra at 7:30 pm
Landing: Dan DeCristofaro from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Jay Parker from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
Newport Vineyards: Pete LaGrange & The Ghost Riders from 5 pm to 8 pm
One Pelham East: Adam Go from 9 pm to 12:30 am
Ragged Island Brewing: Andre Arsenault from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sardella’s: Live Jazz Music at 7 pm
The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
The Reef: Island Time Steel Drum from 6 pm to 9 pm
Newport County Government
Jamestown: Jamestown Tree Preservation & Protection at 6:30 pm
Portsmouth: Portsmouth Economic Development Committee at 5:30 pm
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